Think I might cry - worried I'll make a fool of myself

[naswm]

I never used to be able to cry (years of withholding emotions forced me to keep everything inside). But I've recently (over the course of this year) learnt to 'get in touch' with my emotions again. I still dont think I have really cried in front of any one though. But DS1 starts school tomorrow. And I'm sure I am going to be a wreck. How do I handle it? Will other people look at me and think 'oh look at her, she cant hold it together?' I am a bit anxious about it - which is silly, I know. Any advice?

Thanks RubyRioja (great name btw!). I used to be a non-crying mummy, but I wasnt hard and heatless though - just a very closed book to the outside world. Meanss that I will be sympathetic to those that dont have red eyes. But I am still worried about how I will react and cope.....

Try to think of something else if you feel yourself welling up. Anything, errrm, washing, what you have got to do that day, busy yourself with DS2, anything, then when you are in the car, have a good bawl. Its completely normal. Its a big step to start school. The first step to life without mummy.

I am one of those non crying mummies but I am not hard and heartless RubyRioja - just completely exhausted and thankful for a small break.

I am a non crying mummy too usually but dd1 starts high school tomorrow and I just know I am going to cry

Being pregnant makes it even worse though so will probably be a complete wreck.

naswm: Don't worry hun, I am sure you will not be the only mum with tears

Still worrying about this - but thanks for posting